The spelling of Retiniphorae is derived from the Latin word "retina" and the Greek word "phoros". The "ae" ending is a Latin plural ending for "a" words. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /rɛtɪnɪfɔːriː/ (reh-ti-ni-for-ay). The emphasis is on the third syllable, and the vowels are pronounced separately. Retiniphorae is a taxonomic rank used for a group of animals in the phylum Arthropoda, specifically referring to insects with compound eyes that contain retinula cells.